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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 727.08 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 727.08 and 454.24 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 727.08 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/727.08 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 727.08 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 330,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,268.82/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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